Dr. Bernice King, Samuel L. Jackson, Fantasia —- just three of the celebrities lending their voices to public service announcements to help the United Negro College Fund mark its 80th anniversary year.
The UNCF continues to remind everyone that a mind is a terrible thing to waste.
“We have so many students that need to have the opportunity to get further on in their education, even as hard as we work we are only able to help one of every nine students who applies,” said Sandra Jackson, director of campaign development for the Fund.
She said there are some new challenges to be met as the UNCF tries to get more students through college.
“With the government changes, affirmative action changes, and the way that schools are changing the way they’re operating, we have to change with the times,” Jackson said, “we have to work with our students and our schools to make sure that they can keep track of any challenges that are coming their way.”
And if you’d like to help out, Jackson said there’s always a place for you.
“Our offices are always excited to have local supporters, local volunteers, leaders, members of the community to work with us,” she said.
If you’re interested just go to UNCF.org.